Jacob McNeill

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Formula

C29H53O2

Type of nutrient/chemical

Vitamin E is an anti-oxidant which protects against lipid peroxidation

Effects of too little

Too little vitamin E results in weakness towards diseases affecting vitaminA and fatty acids

Other foods it can be found in

It can be found in wheat

Other

protects vitamin A and essential fatty acids
it also protects the Cell membrane